Resource Pattern and Active Adjustment:an Updated Research in the “applicable Technology”of Vernacular Architecture in Arid Area

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According to analyzing the basic pattern of construction resources in arid area, this paper summaries a series of coping strategies about the traditional vernacular architecture under the limited construction resources. It points out that regional “applicable technology” plays an important positive role in developing the traditional vernacular architecture, supporting and sustaining the ecological security pattern of rural settlement. The thesis updates the direction of possibly existed earth applicable technology with contemporary applicable technology’s development and the study of cases. It is a positive way to vernacular architecture in arid area for reference in the future.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 368-373)

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3551-3555

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October 2011

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© 2012 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

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